The Comparative Analysis :
Audi S3 S tronic (13 - 16) vs. Audi A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra S tronic (14 - 16)
€ 42,000

€ 28,800

€ 42,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width, but the S3 is 0.7 inches longer and 0.8 inches lower.
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
55.2
70
77.4
55.9
70
77.4
70 in
Width
70 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.2 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.5
102.4
166.8
167.5 in
Length
166.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3285 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4354 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3891 lb

Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.09 %

General
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
8V
Generation
8V
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
CJXC
Engine Code
CUKB, CZEA
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
S3
296 hp
148 hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
S3
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Performance
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec

S3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
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11.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.07 lb/hp
S3
11.1 lb/hp
19.07 lb/hp
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
50 mpg
S3
33 mpg
50 mpg
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
661 mi
S3
482 mi
661 mi
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
89 kWh
S3
134.5 kWh
89 kWh
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
S3
A3 1.4 TFSI cod ultra
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.3 cu ft








30 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
31.1 cu ft